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J499 GHR

1991 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,050 mi
Last recorded123,050 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover 418127,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ499 GHR
MakeRover
Model418
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2008 123,050 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 123,050 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 118,850 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 118,850 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 113,292 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 106,932 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 418?

Based on 44,803 MOT tests across 9,538 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,608
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
9,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,183
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,072
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,405
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,739
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J499 GHR is a 1991 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 127,661 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 418 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 4,476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J499 GHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 418 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 35 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J499 GHR is a 1991 Rover 418, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J499 GHR safe to buy?

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